TDK Corporation announces the TDK-Lambda RFE1600 Series; a 1600W single-output AC-DC power supply in a low profile package (less than 1U high) for stand alone or distributed power architectures (DPA). These supplies are ideal for applications requiring reliable 12V, 24V or 48VDC bulk power. The output voltage is user adjustable enabling the RFE1600 to be […]
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Kepco Adds 1500 And 3000 Watt Models To KLN Series
Kepco adds 1500 and 3000 Watt models to its series of KLN automatic crossover, low-profile, high performance, low-cost programmable power supplies. The KLN Series already offers stable d-c power in a 1U high, half-rack package for 750W. We are now adding a 1U high, full-rack package at 1500W and a 2U high, full-rack package at […]
How to Read Your DC Power Supply’s Data Sheet
by Kevin Cavell, Product Manager for Power Products, Agilent Technologies, Inc. Before powering up your device for the first time, read your power supply’s data sheet! Going through the top specifications, knowing as much as you can about your device, will help you choose the right power supply. When it comes time to power up […]
How ac/dc power supplies save you money
Choosing a high-quality, high-efficiency power supply that costs $50-$100, will probably pay for itself in the course of a year. Today’s trend is for power supplies to do more, have more, but cost less. Engineers that use power supplies are seeking less expensive supplies with additional features, while maintaining the same amount of energy needed […]
Murrelektronik introduces the Emparro power supply
Murrelektronik presents Emparro, a power supply unit with maximum efficiency and minimum power loss. The efficiencies achieved through the new design also reduce the heat generated in the unit increasing the life of the power supply. Modern machine builders and machine users are focusing their attention on power consumption. Their power supply units focus on […]
Three common mistakes when designing power supplies
When I posed this question to companies that design power supplies, I thought that I was going to receive varying answers. Surprisingly, these companies tend to agree on the biggest mistakes that engineers/designers make in designing in-plant power supplies. For the purpose of this article , I have used specifications from a common ATX12V Power […]
100 Watt AC-DC Power Supply Achieves Start-Up at –40°C
Power Sources Unlimited, Inc. announces the NXT-100 series of ultra small AC-DC power supplies with extended temperature range that achieves unit start-up down to –40°C (-WT models). The NXT-100 series features high power density of 8.9W/inch³ and universal 85–264VAC input in a 1U high chassis. Eight models provide adjustable, single outputs from 2.5VDC to 48VDC. Efficiency […]
SL Power’s Industrial-Grade Triple Output 110 Watt Power Supply
SL Power Electronics announces the latest offering in its power dense product line, the CINT3110 AC/DC power solution. As with SL Power’s other high-density open frame AC/DC Industrial/ITE power supplies, the CINT3110 are approved to the highest safety standards, including EN/IEC/UL60950-1, 2nd edition. Ideal for test & measurement, diagnostic, process control and other Industrial applications, […]
Acopian announces AC-DC Power Supply Family
Acopian announced the availability of a new family of programmable AC-DC power supplies. Featuring wide-adjust output voltages from 0V-5V to 0-135V and current capabilities up to 70A, the 1U format single output voltage power supplies offer 750W of output power. These rack and bench top modules notably provide high power density, low ripple and a user-friendly front […]
Protek Power 135w Power Supplies Meet Safety Standards
The PMP135 Series of AC/DC power supplies from Protek Power offer 135 watts of performance packed design and are compliant to UL60601-1 and EN60101-1 3rd Edition medical safety standards. Units are also RoHS compliant and meet the requirements of CEC and Energy Star Level V. This Series is ideal for a variety of medical or ITE […]